Category: Facebook
Facebook to add own name to Instagram, WhatsApp
Facebook is to add its own name to two of its most popular services – Instagram and WhatsApp – to more clearly signal its ownership of the social media platforms. […]
Facebook removes accounts for ‘spreading misinformation’
Facebook has announced the removal of hundreds of accounts from the social network originating in the Middle East. The company said it had found and removed two separate operations involved […]
Sir Nick Clegg claims Facebook will change after £4bn fine
Sir Nick Clegg has said Facebook’s settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would spark a change “deep into the bowels of the company” over how it handles personal […]
Facebook Messenger Kids app flaw allowed strangers into chats
A flaw in Facebook’s Messenger Kids app meant children could have come into contact with people not approved by their parents, the social network has confirmed. The app, launched in […]
Facebook defends Libra digital currency in US Senate grilling
The chief of Facebook’s new digital currency, Libra, has said it understands “loud and clear” that people do not want financial details connected to their social media data. David Marcus […]
Facebook launches scam ad initiative, prompted by Martin Lewis
Fresh efforts to tackle scam ads across Facebook are set to be introduced in the UK today, following action from MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis. A specially trained team has been […]
Facebook fined $5 billion over Cambridge Analytica privacy violations
The US Federal Trade Commission has voted to approve a fine of about $5 billion for Facebook over privacy violations, the Wall Street Journal has reported. Facebook declined to comment […]
Facebook to launch experimental apps to test new features
Facebook is to release experimental apps to the public as part of new product development plans. The social media giant said it would launch “small, focused apps” based on “entirely […]
Facebook offers digital skills training to armed forces veterans
Facebook is to provide digital skills training to more than 300 armed forces veterans when the social network holds a community event in London on Wednesday. The social media firm […]
Sir Nick Clegg reiterates calls for greater tech regulation
Facebook’s head of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg has reiterated his belief that increased regulation of tech firms can not be done solely by the internet companies themselves. Sir Nick […]
